Joan Jett

Joan Jett

66 · Born: Sep 22, 1958

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornSep 22, 1958 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • James Francis Larkin
  • Dorothy Mae King
Relatives
  • James Albert Larkin (Sibling)
  • Anne Elizabeth Larkin (Sibling)

Biography

Joan Jett's remarkable journey to stardom commenced in the 1970s, as a pioneering member of the groundbreaking all-girl rock band, The Runaways.

Throughout her illustrious career, Jett has consistently pushed the boundaries of musical innovation, with her iconic cover of "I Love Rock and Roll" catapulting to the top of the charts in 1982.

This remarkable feat was merely the beginning, as Jett went on to achieve even greater success with her hit single "Crimson and Clover".

In addition to her impressive musical accomplishments, Jett has also made a lasting impact on the world of theater, making her Broadway debut as the unforgettable character, Columbia, in the classic production of "The Rocky Horror Show".

Career

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2025
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2022
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2019
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2018
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2015
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2014
Big Driver
Big Driver as Betsy Neal
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2010
Multiple Sarcasms
Multiple Sarcasms as Lead Singer
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2009
Lock and Roll Forever
Lock and Roll Forever as Charlotte Superstar
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2008
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Repo! The Genetic Opera as Guitar Player (uncredited)
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2004
Godly Boyish
Godly Boyish as Narrator (voice)
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2003
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2001
By Hook or by Crook
By Hook or by Crook as News Interviewee
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1998
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1992
Highlander
Highlander as Felicia Martins
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1987
Light of Day
Light of Day as Patti Rasnick
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2019
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{"id":127741,"title":"Bad Reputation","year":"2018","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bad-reputation-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_127741.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_127741.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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{"id":47132,"title":"The Gits","year":"2008","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47132.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47132.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
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2006
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2004
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2003
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2001
{"id":157888,"title":"Not Bad for a Girl","year":"1995","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/not-bad-for-a-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157888.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157888.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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1984
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1981
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1977